‘Repurposing underutilitized spaces’: Community garden relocating to north end tennis court

Dina Jubrak, president of the Community Food Connections Association, the organization facilitating the community gardens, said they worked with the city to find the new spot.

“The location was chosen, partially, because the nice feature of the tall fence; with our deer population it is definitely a necessity,” Jubrak told CHAT News on Thursday.

City parks manager Jamie McLeod said the space also offered an already-existing irrigation system the garden could take advantage of.

“This location was strategic as the current tennis court is nearing the end of its service life and boasts an established irrigation system for the gardens,” McLeod said.

“By repurposing underutilized spaces, the city is emphasizing responsibility and sustainable urban planning.”

For those who live in the north end, the new community garden could be an opportunity to get involved.

“We’re offering the plots here to people who live nearby,” Jubrak said.

As for what participants can expect, Jubrak said they get freedom with what they can grow within a section of the garden.

“Everybody gets a plot assigned and then they can raise their own garden,” she said.

“We offer some programming, so we’ll help people identify invasive species, weeds and help them have a better understanding of…a good neighbour in the garden.”

Those interested in securing a plot can contact the Community Food Connections Association. However, Jubrak said there is currently a waiting list.

by Eli J. Ridder | @EliRidder

‘Repurposing underutilitized spaces’: Community garden relocating to north end tennis court

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